How far is Colstrip, MT from Evergreen, MT?

The driving distance from Colstrip, MT to Evergreen, MT is about 573.8 miles (923.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 394.6 miles (635.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
573.84 mi
08h 52m
Flight
394.66 mi
635.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
394.66 mi
Kilometers
635.15 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
573.84 mi
Kilometers
923.51 km
Drive Time
08h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM MDT
Return by in Colstrip
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colstrip
2026-04-22T20:59
Arrive Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:53 PM to 4:23 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colstrip
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manhattan
MT

Town in Montana

From Colstrip
286.3 mi
04h 26m
To Evergreen
287.5 mi
04h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Colstrip and Evergreen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colstrip and Evergreen.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Box Elder Avenue

    2073 ft · 2 min · Box Elder Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    28.5 mi · 42 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1590 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

    42.6 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

    689 ft · 20 sec · Helena Flats Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · East Evergreen Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto La Salle Road

    8 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colstrip and Evergreen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Box Elder Avenue
324 mi · 56%
I 90 West
42.6 mi · 7%
US 12 East
5.69 mi · 1%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi
Helena Flats Road
0.13 mi
Park Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Box Elder Avenue

Continue straight

113 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+179.2 mi
394.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
04h 26m from Colstrip
Leave By
6:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Colstrip and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colstrip to Evergreen?

The road trip is about 573.8 miles (923.5 km) and usually takes 08h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 286.3 miles from Colstrip and 287.5 miles from Evergreen.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 394.6 miles (635.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 179.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.83 one way or $157.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Colstrip and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manhattan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.

BUS

Bozeman, MT

15 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Livingston, MT

64 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n
BUS

Butte, MT

93 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colstrip and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 394.66 mi (635.15 km).

Colstrip

#1 Colstrip

Town focused on coal mining and electricity production

Population2,217
Coordinates45.8841600, -106.6236400
Altitude982
CountryUnited States
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#2 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2257900, -114.2762400
Altitude891
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-106.623704, 45.884146)
End: East Evergreen Drive (-114.276241, 48.225817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 924 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.25 gal
76.65 L · about $78.83
Round trip
$157.67
40.5 gal · 153.3 L
Estimated CO2
180 kg one way
Round trip: 359.9 kg / 793 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $78.83 $157.67
Mid-grade $4.23 $85.68 $171.36
Premium $4.55 $92.12 $184.23
Diesel $5.41 $109.59 $219.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colstrip and Evergreen. The current time is 20:59:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.